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Introducing a new dog
Neutral ground, loose leashes, and the resident dog enters last.
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路 First meeting on neutral territory, both leashed, parallel-walking before face-to-face
路 Keep leashes loose - tension telegraphs tension
路 Home introduction: resident dog enters LAST, after newcomer explores
路 Separate feeding stations and remove prized toys/chews for the first weeks
路 Crate-and-rotate if unsure; supervise all interactions for 2-4 weeks
路 Watch body language: stiffness, hard stares, and freezing come BEFORE growls
路 Give the resident dog extra one-on-one time - jealousy is real
路 Keep leashes loose - tension telegraphs tension
路 Home introduction: resident dog enters LAST, after newcomer explores
路 Separate feeding stations and remove prized toys/chews for the first weeks
路 Crate-and-rotate if unsure; supervise all interactions for 2-4 weeks
路 Watch body language: stiffness, hard stares, and freezing come BEFORE growls
路 Give the resident dog extra one-on-one time - jealousy is real
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